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Best places to live in Idaho

CityLedger tracks 3 Idaho metros, led by Boise City. Cost of living runs from about 94 to 98 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.

Lowest cost of living
Idaho Falls
94 (US=100)
Best value (real income)
Idaho Falls
$90,843
Highest livability
Boise City
64/100
Safest from disasters
Coeur d'Alene
$9/$10k
MetroLivabilityCost of livingMedian incomeMedian rent
Boise City, ID6498$88,695$1,628/mo
Coeur d'Alene, ID6198$83,061$1,578/mo
Idaho Falls, ID5994$85,767$1,257/mo

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